Powder for Hysteria with Agnus Castus

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Agnus Castus	Vitex agnus-castus
Parsnip seed	Pastinaca sativa
Rue seed	Ruta graveolens
Peony seed	Peonia officinalis
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Cassia Wood	Cinnamonum cassia
Calamus	Acorus calamus	1 dram ea.
Faecula of Bryony *	Bryonia dioica	1 1⁄2 drams
Sugar of Rosemary flowers	Rosmarinus officinalis	weight of all the rest

* The Faecula (also called the Precipitate) of Bryony is made as follows: Take Bryony roots, cut and bruise them, then strongly express the juice. Set in a cold place, and let it stand to settle. This will cause a white powder like starch to precipitate to the bottom. Pour off the juice, and dry the precipitate in the shade; keep for use.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Settles Wind, moves Qi, eases Spasms, relieves Pain

Use:

1. Hysteria
2. Menstrual Cramping
3. Obstructed Menstruation
4. Pre-menstrual symptoms
5. Leukorrhea

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This compound will still be effective without the Faecula of Bryony

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